Pizza Assistant – Join the Al Forno Wimbledon Team! Are you passionate about pizza and eager to grow in a fast-paced kitchen environment? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Pizza Assistant to join our lively team at Al Forno Wimbledon. If you love food (especially pizza!) and enjoy working with others, this could be the perfect role for you. Key Responsibilities - Assist with pizza dough preparation: mixing, proofing, and rolling. - Add toppings according to house recipes and customer preferences with care and attention to detail. - Operate the pizza oven, ensuring perfect cooking and delicious results every time. - Maintain a clean and organised work area, following all health and safety guidelines. - Help manage stock of pizza ingredients, checking for freshness and availability. - Support the kitchen team in creating new pizza ideas and improving current recipes. - Occasionally support with other kitchen tasks and menu items as needed. - Provide excellent customer service when needed, handling questions or feedback on our pizzas. What We’re Looking For: - Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but not essential—we value passion and a willingness to learn. - A genuine love for cooking, especially pizza! - Ability to stay focused and efficient in a busy kitchen environment. - Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude. - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. What We Offer: - A friendly and supportive work environment. - Full training and opportunities for career development. - Competitive pay and staff benefits. Perks include: - One staff meal per shift (from the staff menu) - One soft drink and one hot drink per shift - Discount on other menu items outside the staff meal
Lead and supervise front-of-house staff during service. Delegate responsibilities, manage shift schedules, and ensure that team performance meets operational and customer service standards. Maintain high levels of guest satisfaction by managing service flow, ensuring prompt and friendly service, and resolving complaints effectively. Oversee daily floor operations, including opening and closing procedures, cleanliness, table setups, and visual presentation. Support the onboarding of new staff members and conduct on-the-job training to maintain high service quality and team consistency. Ensure full adherence to health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards. Monitor usage levels, manage inventory, and place restocking orders to ensure availability of essential service items. Assist with daily reporting and staff performance reviews. Provide feedback and operational updates to senior management.